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BMW M8

2020 M8 Competition coupe: 617 hp and a tested 2.5-second 0–60 mph launch, with rollout.1

Researched November 1, 2026 from 40 sources

Also called

  • MateText-message shorthand turns the M8 name into 'Mate'.2
  • Big M8The GTE racer's bulk beside a Ford GT at Le Mans in 2018 inspired Photoshopped exaggerations of its size.3

At a glance

0400800
600–617 hpPower
0510
3.2–3.4 s0–100 km/h
0175350
250–305 km/hTop speed
0400800
750 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,885–2,032 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.456111314

Engine
4.4 L S63 twin-turbo V8; turbochargers inside the V4
Layout
M xDrive AWD: 4WD, 4WD Sport; 2WD with DSC off7
Gearbox
8-speed ZF torque-converter automatic (M Steptronic)5
Built at
BMW Dingolfing plant, Germany5

The story

BMW paired 8 Series luxury with M5 and M5 Competition pace for its M flagship. Launched in 2019 almost two years after its racer, the M8 was designed by Marcus Syring and Jacek Pepłowski.45

2017: M8 GTE breaks cover first20172018: Concept M8 Gran Coupe at Geneva20182019: M8 Coupe and Convertible reach the road · Gran Coupe gains 7.9 inches of wheelbase20192020: 400 Gran Coupe First Editions · 7:32.79 at the Nürburgring20202022: Competition only; eight new paint colors20222024: Japan's eight-car Final Edition20242025: Dingolfing production ends in October2025 BMW M635CSi / M6 (E24): 1983–1989E24BMW 8 Series (E31): 1990–1999E31BMW M6 (E63/E64): 2005–2010E63/E64BMW M6 (F06/F12/F13): 2012–2019F06/F12/F13BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept: 2018 (concept)BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93): 2019–2025F91/F92/F93 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones5202123
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YearWhat happened
1983–1989BMW M635CSi / M6 (E24)
1990–1999BMW 8 Series (E31)
2005–2010BMW M6 (E63/E64)
2012–2019BMW M6 (F06/F12/F13)
2018 (concept)BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept
2019–2025BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93)
2017M8 GTE breaks cover first
2018Concept M8 Gran Coupe at Geneva
2019M8 Coupe and Convertible reach the road
2019Gran Coupe gains 7.9 inches of wheelbase
2020400 Gran Coupe First Editions
20207:32.79 at the Nürburgring
2022Competition only; eight new paint colors
2024Japan's eight-car Final Edition
2025Dingolfing production ends in October
  1. 2017

    M8 GTE breaks cover first

    The racing M8 debuted at Frankfurt, almost two years before the street versions reached showrooms.45

  2. 2018

    Concept M8 Gran Coupe at Geneva

    The four-door study previewed the Gran Coupe; the production First Edition later echoed its GOLDBRONZE exterior trim.56

  3. 2019

    M8 Coupe and Convertible reach the road

    F91 Convertible and F92 Coupe launched with 600 hp, or 617 hp in Competition trim, plus M Mode and adjustable Comfort/Sport brake feel.457

  4. 2019

    Gran Coupe gains 7.9 inches of wheelbase

    The F93 four-door joined in October; 7.9 extra inches between the axles brought more rear-seat space than the Coupe.56

  5. 2020

    400 Gran Coupe First Editions

    Competition-based First Editions paired Diamant Green Metallic with GOLDBRONZE accents and a 'First Edition 1/400' inscription on the console.68

  6. 2020

    7:32.79 at the Nürburgring

    Christian Gebhardt's F92 Competition lap in the sport auto Supertest made it the unofficial fastest production BMW on the circuit at the time.9

  7. 2022

    Competition only; eight new paint colors

    The range switched to 617-hp Competition models. Spring brought new Shadow Line lights and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.1011

  8. 2024

    Japan's eight-car Final Edition

    Four Coupes, two Convertibles and two Gran Coupes ended the Japanese lineup, each with a 'The Final Edition – 1 of 8' cabin badge.12

  9. 2025

    Dingolfing production ends in October

    Production closed after a run from July 2019 to October 2025 at Dingolfing, Germany.5

Every generation

  • BMW M635CSi / M6
    E241983–1989
  • BMW 8 Series
    E311990–1999
  • BMW M8 prototype
    E31
  • BMW M6
    E63/E642005–2010
  • BMW M6
    F06/F12/F132012–2019
  • BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept
    BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept2018 (concept)
  • BMW M8
    F91/F92/F932019–2025

Power over the years

From 600 hp to 617 hp in 0 years.

0200400600800 20202022 hp 2020 · 600 hp · M8 Coupe / Convertible2020 · 617 hp · M8 Competition Coupe / Convertible2022 · 617 hp · Competition-only range 617 hp M8 Competition Coupe / Convertible 600 hp M8 Coupe / Convertible
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YearHorsepowerModel
2020600M8 Coupe / Convertible
2020617M8 Competition Coupe / Convertible
2022617Competition-only range

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • M8 Coupe (F92)

    Standard

    M8 Coupe (F92)

    600 hp
  • M8 Convertible (F91)

    Standard

    M8 Convertible (F91)

    600 hp
  • M8 Gran Coupe (F93)

    Standard

    M8 Gran Coupe (F93)

    600 hp
  • M8 Competition Coupe (F92)

    Performance

    M8 Competition Coupe (F92)

    2019–2025

    617 hp

  • Special

    M8 Competition Coupe 50 Jahre M Edition

    617 hp
  • M8 Gran Coupe First Edition

    Limited

    M8 Gran Coupe First Edition

    2020

    617 hp

    400 built

  • Limited

    M8 Individual Manufaktur Edition

    2020

    617 hp

  • Limited

    M8 Competition Edition Pit Lane

    2021

    617 hp

  • Limited

    M8 Gran Coupe First Edition 1 of 8

    8 built

  • Limited

    M8 The Final Edition – 1 of 8

    2024–2025

    8 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Long, narrow headlights flank the kidney grille above gaping lower intakes.14
  • Four exhaust outlets mark the rear.613
  • Coupes and Gran Coupes have carbon-fiber roofs; the Convertible uses a fabric soft-top.46
  • Gran Coupe: flying-buttress rear-window edges and no roof-mounted shark-fin antenna.6

Year by year

  1. 2022 model year

    Optional carbon bucket seats arrive, with exposed carbon shells and openings in the backrests.1011

  2. Spring 2022

    Brooklyn Grey and Isle of Man Green join the colors; four new Frozen finishes add matte options.11

  3. Spring 2022

    Optional Shadow Line headlights bring dark internal inserts and trim.11

  4. Spring 2022

    A new optional 20-inch star-spoke wheel design comes in a bicolor black/gray finish.11

  5. Spring 2022

    The center touchscreen grows from 10.25 to 12.3 inches.11

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BMW M8
    M8
    Photo of a BMW M850i xDrive
    BMW M850i xDrive

    BMW M850i xDrive

    The M8 has larger front intakes and four exhaust outlets; its coupes also wear a double-bubble carbon roof.413

  • Photo of a BMW M8
    M8
    Photo of a Mustang
    Mustang

    Mustang

    Check the nose for the M8's BMW kidney grille and long, narrow headlights.14

Against its rivals

  • Audi RS7 Sportback

    M8 vs Audi RS7 Sportback

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    M810.8 s
    Audi RS7 Sportback11.3 s
    24

  • M8 vs Mercedes-AMG GT63 S (2021)

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    M810.8 s
    Mercedes-AMG GT63 S (2021)10.7 s
    24
  • Aston Martin Vantage (2025)

    M8 vs Aston Martin Vantage (2025)

    Starting price lower is better

    M8132,000 £
    Aston Martin Vantage (2025)165,000 £
    2

Prices

Value today $58.7K–$75.0K2829

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $58,650–$75,000 2020 · $133,000 · US MSRP, Coupe2020 · $146,000 · US MSRP, Competition Coupe2020 · $142,500 · US MSRP, Convertible2020 · $155,500 · US MSRP, Competition Convertible2020 · $130,000 · US base, Gran Coupe2020 · $143,000 · US base, Competition Gran Coupe2022 · $130,995 · US base, Competition Coupe2022 · $130,995 · US base, Competition Gran Coupe2022 · $140,495 · US base, Competition Convertible2025 · $148,800 · US base, Competition Convertible 2020 · $133,000 · US Coupe base, 2020; excludes destination 2024 · $101,000 · 2023 M8 Competition coupe, 10k miles, BaT2024 · $57,500 · 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, 32k miles, BaT2025 · $85,000 · 2020 Gran Coupe First Edition, 9k miles, BaT2025 · $106,000 · 2024 M8 Competition coupe, 1,700 miles, BaT2025 · $95,500 · 2023 M8 Competition convertible, 6k miles, BaT2026 · $75,000 · 2020 Coupe, under 14k miles, BaT2026 · $70,600 · 2020 Competition Convertible, 24k miles, BaT2026 · $58,650 · 2022 Competition Gran Coupe, 53k miles, BaT2026 · $67,000 · 2020 M8 convertible, 19k miles, BaT2026 · $76,600 · 2020 M8 Competition coupe, 15k miles, BaT2026 · $94,000 · 2022 M8 Competition coupe, modified, 12k miles, BaT $106.0K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2020Launch price$133,000US Coupe base, 2020; excludes destination
2020Price when new$133,000US MSRP, Coupe
2020Price when new$146,000US MSRP, Competition Coupe
2020Price when new$142,500US MSRP, Convertible
2020Price when new$155,500US MSRP, Competition Convertible
2020Price when new$130,000US base, Gran Coupe
2020Price when new$143,000US base, Competition Gran Coupe
2022Price when new$130,995US base, Competition Coupe
2022Price when new$130,995US base, Competition Gran Coupe
2022Price when new$140,495US base, Competition Convertible
2025Price when new$148,800US base, Competition Convertible
2024Auction sale$101,0002023 M8 Competition coupe, 10k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$57,5002020 M8 Gran Coupe, 32k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$85,0002020 Gran Coupe First Edition, 9k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$106,0002024 M8 Competition coupe, 1,700 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$95,5002023 M8 Competition convertible, 6k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$75,0002020 Coupe, under 14k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$70,6002020 Competition Convertible, 24k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$58,6502022 Competition Gran Coupe, 53k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$67,0002020 M8 convertible, 19k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$76,6002020 M8 Competition coupe, 15k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$94,0002022 M8 Competition coupe, modified, 12k miles, BaT
2026Value today$58,650–$75,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “BMW claimed 3.0; the test returned 2.5”
    • “7:32.79 and an unofficial BMW benchmark”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 40 sources
  1. Tested: 2020 BMW M8 Competition Rockets into Absurdity caranddriver.com
  2. BMW M8 Competition (2019 - 2025) review – the last of a dying breed | evo evo.co.uk
  3. "Big M8" Meme Takes M8 GTE To New Heights - BimmerLife bimmerlife.com
  4. The New 2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  5. BMW M8 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  6. The new 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe and M8 Gran Coupe Competition newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  7. Unbridled performance and a customised driving experience: BMW M GmbH develops new display and control system for its high-performance sports cars. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  8. 9k-Mile 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe First Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $80,000 on May 7, 2025 (Lot #190,646) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  9. Video: BMW M8 Competition fährt Nürburgring in 7:32.79 Min bimmertoday.de
  10. BMW M8 Coupe and M8 Convertible back for 2022 model year with giant price cuts - Autoblog autoblog.com
  11. The new BMW M8 Competition Coupé, the new BMW M8 Competition Convertible, the new BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  12. BMW M8 Final Edition Marks The End Of Production For Japan bmwblog.com
  13. BMW M8 and M8 Competition revealed - carsales.com.au carsales.com.au
  14. 2023 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe Review: Alters Your Brain Chemistry thedrive.com
  15. 2020 BMW M8 Competition Coupe First Test Review motortrend.com
  16. BMW M8 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition: price, features, and performance | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  17. BMW Canada and BMW M collaborate to bring an exclusive edition of the BMW M8 Coupé to Canada. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  18. BMW M8 Competition Edition Pit Lane limited to 10 units bmwblog.com
  19. Noch exklusiver: BMW M8 Gran Coupé First Edition "1 of 8" bimmertoday.de
  20. BMW M6 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  21. BMW 8 Series (E31) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  22. E31 BMW M8: 30 Years Ago It Made 640 horsepower bmwblog.com
  23. BMW M Registry - FAQ E63 + E64 M6 bmwmregistry.com
  24. Tested: 2021 Audi RS7 vs. BMW M8 GC vs. Mercedes-AMG GT63 S caranddriver.com
  25. Interview with BMW Motorsport designer Michael Scully on the new BMW M8 GTE: “It’s the most elemental, determined race car we have ever built.” newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  26. MOTUL Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta: The BMW M8 GTE makes it farewell appearance in North America. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  27. BMW M8 GTE Featured In Forza Motorsport Official Gameplay Demo bmwblog.com
  28. 2022 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $58,650 on October 27, 2026 (Lot #270,772) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 14k-Mile 2020 BMW M8 Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $75,000 on February 21, 2026 (Lot #230,860) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. BMW M8 Review 2026 | Price, Interior & Engine | Carwow carwow.co.uk
  31. BMW M8 F91/F92/F93 Buying Guide – JXL Performance jxlperformance.co.uk
  32. A Comprehensive Guide to the 2025 BMW M8 Competition bmwblog.com
  33. 2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $70,600 on April 26, 2026 (Lot #239,557) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 2020 BMW M8 Convertible for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $67,000 on July 14, 2026 (Lot #252,117) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 15k-Mile 2020 BMW M8 Competition Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $76,600 on May 31, 2026 (Lot #245,309) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. Modified 12k-Mile 2022 BMW M8 Competition Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $94,000 on February 10, 2026 (Lot #229,515) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. 2024 BMW M8 Competition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $106,000 on February 4, 2025 (Lot #179,228) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. No Reserve: 6k-Mile 2023 BMW M8 Competition Convertible for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $95,500 on January 17, 2025 (Lot #177,477) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  39. 2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $101,000 on September 26, 2024 (Lot #164,293) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  40. 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $57,500 on August 12, 2024 (Lot #158,099) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • evo.co.uk
  • bimmerlife.com
  • newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • bringatrailer.com
  • bimmertoday.de
  • autoblog.com
  • bmwblog.com
  • carsales.com.au
  • thedrive.com
  • motortrend.com
  • autocarindia.com
  • bmwmregistry.com

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